Association of handgrip strength asymmetry and weakness with intrinsic capacity impairment among older adults in China.

Decheng Li, Yunhe Wang, Shuai Guo, Ziyang Ren, Binbin Su, Lichuan Zhang, Zuliyaer Talifu, Xiaoying Zheng

Department of Population Health and Aging Science, School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, No.31, Road 3rd, Bei-Ji-Ge, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, China.Department of Population Health and Aging Science, School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, No.31, Road 3rd, Bei-Ji-Ge, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Declining intrinsic capacity (IC) significantly impacts health outcomes in aging populations. While weak handgrip strength (HGS) is associated with IC impairment, the role of HGS asymmetry remains unclear, especially among older Chinese cohorts.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the relationship between handgrip strength asymmetry and intrinsic capacity impairment in older adults, which is relevant to understanding factors that contribute to aging and overall health in older populations. However, while it addresses an important aspect of physical capability in aging, the findings are likely to provide solid but limited insights into the broader mechanisms of aging or longevity, thus warranting a lower impact score.

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